9780534263706

0534263704

Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping.
Bulk sales, PO's, Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify for this offer.

Get Rewarded for Ordering Your Textbooks!Enroll Now

Customer ReviewsRead Reviews

Write a Review

List Price: $239.99

Marketplace

$1.64

More Prices

Summary

Dreams puzzled early man, Greek philosophers spun elaborate theories to explain human memory and perception, Descartes postulated that the brain was filled with "animal spirits," and psychology was officially deemed a "science" in the 19th century. In AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, author B.R. Hergenhahn shows you that most of the concerns of contemporary psychologists are manifestations of themes that have been part of psychology for hundreds--or even thousands--of years. The book's numerous photographs and learning tools, along with its coverage of fascinating figures in psychology, engage you and will help you understand the material in each chapter. Chapter summaries, discussion questions, end-of-chapter glossaries, and a Book Companion Website will all help you prepare for success on your next exam.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1

(23)

The Early Greek Philosophers

24

(31)

After Aristotle: A Search for the Good Life

55

(27)

The Beginnings of Modern Science and Philosophy

82

(26)

Empiricism, Sensationalism, and Positivism

108

(49)

Rationalism

157

(26)

Romanticism and Existentialism

183

(20)

Early Developments in Physiology and the Rise of Experimental Psychology

203

(30)

Voluntarism and Structuralism and Other Early Approaches to Psychology